Minnesota is losing billions of dollars in human potential!
How can we regain Minnesota's status as an economic leader?
How do we strengthen families, our workforce, and Minnesota’s economy at the same time?
How can we spend tax dollars wisely, and with accountability?
Learn how Growth & Justice aims for these goals with Smart InvestmentsSMin Minnesota's Students. Watch our new video outlining a strategic plan for improving educational outcomes for Minnesota’s students. The plan highlights the most effective evidence-based practices, measures and methods of accountability.
Visit www.growthandjustice.org/gotocollege to learn more about our Smart InvestmentsSMin Minnesota's Students investment proposal, and take action to guarantee a strong future for Minnesota's families and workforce.
Smart Investments in Minnesota's Students inspires question at Gubernatorial candidate debate
At the 2010 Major Party Gubernatorial Candidate Debate held on January 27, Growth & Justice research became the topic of discussion when the following question was asked:
“The progressive think tank Growth & Justice, recommended last year that the state of Minnesota set a policy goal of increasing the number of college graduates it produces per year by 50 percent by the year 2020. Would you as governor adopt that goal? If you would how would you propose to achieve it? If you would not what policy goal would you set for higher education?"
The event, sponsored by the News Council and the League of Women Voters Minnesota Education Fund in cooperation with the Minnesota Newspaper Association, featured 10 Democrats, 6 Republicans, and 4 Independence Party candidates.
Growth & Justice is a leading progressive voice on state economic issues. We are a non-partisan advocate for fair taxation and "smart" public investment — fiscally responsible, accountable investment that advances prosperity for all Minnesotans. We believe a sustainable economy provides the foundation for a just society.
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